Monthly Archives: January 2012

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Football has captivated Greg Martell since he was a fourth-grader playing for Saint Michael’s Giants in Levittown. For the Ursinus football captain, the uncompromising physical demands and rigors of defensive strategy are, wait for it, fun. Read More»

Associate Professor of English Meredith Goldsmith, Co-Director for the upcoming conference, Edith Wharton in Florence (http://wharton2012.wordpress.com), will be a guest on the Diane Rehm Show on Washington, D.C. National Public Radio (WAMU) Feb. 22. A panel of three experts on Edith Wharton will discuss the book Ethan Frome and take questions from readers.

On Sunday, January 8, an intimate group of alumni, parents and friends met at the Clubhouse of Cedar Hammock Golf and Country Club to welcome President Fong to our community and to hear about his vision for Ursinus. Read More»

Alex Peay 2009, the founder of “Rising Sons” while at Ursinus, is one of 10 winners of the Black Male Engagement (BME) project awards. He is also is the recipient of a grant to continue his work with the organization. Read More»

A trip to Uganda last month illuminated the power of family for junior Rodolfo Coplin. He volunteered with the non-profit Grandmothers Beyond Borders, a U.S. based organization focused on grandmothers in Uganda who have lost their children and consequently assumed the role of parent to their grandchildren. Read More»

Nationally-recognized pop violinist Josh Vietti performed, then invited Ursinus students to jump on stage and share their talent. The energized performance was part of the Ursinus College MLK celebration concert, Substance of Our Souls. See Vietti play and persuade (or dare?) students to join him in this fully improvised and unrehearsed event. Be inspired! Read More»

Kathleen A. Bogle, assistant professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at La Salle University, will present a lecture on her 2008 book, “Hooking Up: Sex, Dating, and Relationships on Campus,” on Tuesday, January 31, at 4:30 p.m. in the Musser Auditorium, located in Pfahler Hall. Read More»

A History Professor will offer a lecture as a Visiting Scholar; another History professor and student attended a conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies; Dr. Hardin was selected to attend a workshop; Math Professor Yahdi gives a presentation; Environmental Studies Professor anticipates publication of his research; and Mellon Director Professor Goldsmith presents a poster on the Teaching and Learning Initiative. Read More»